When parking downhill, the wheels should be turned toward the curb (to the right if parked on the right side of the road) so that if the vehicle starts to roll, the wheels will hit the curb and stop the car from rolling into traffic. If there is no curb, the wheels should be turned to the right so the vehicle will roll away from the road, not into traffic.
Summary of Wheel Direction When Parking Downhill
- With curb: Turn wheels toward the curb (to the right).
- Without curb: Turn wheels to the right (toward the edge of the road) so the vehicle rolls off the road, not into it.
This ensures safety by preventing the vehicle from rolling into traffic if the brakes fail.
